They probably get around this from some clause in the terms and conditions… Yep… Terms and conditions for a fridge.
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starlinguk@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
If you bought it without ads and it started showing ads, that would be a breach of contract.
SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 3 weeks ago
You don’t own the software on your $2000 fridge, read the EULA.
lol_idk@piefed.social 3 weeks ago
In purchasing this appliance you agree to our TOS that says we can change our TOS arbitrarily. Also you can’t sue us because you’ve also agreed to arbitration
x00z@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Good thing that’s not legal in most parts of the world.
SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 3 weeks ago
But it is, because it covers the software, which people buy, but do not own. Worldwide.
x00z@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
It isn’t.
In the EU for example a ToS can not violate your consumer rights even if you accept to waive those rights.